Resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer The Company advises the resignation of Group CEO Stuart Duncan, effective 17th November 2023. Chairman of Directors Warren Bell said that the Company acknowledges the contribution Stuart has made to the Group and in particular his stewardship over the very challenging period dealing with the impact of Covid. Mr Duncan takes up a new role in late November and we wish him success in his new endeavors. The Board will commence a search for a replacement.
Trading Update and Profit Forecast The Company advises that unaudited total Group sales for the six-month period ended 1 February 2024 were $223.0 million, compared to $223.3 million in the prior corresponding period. Group unaudited net profit after tax (NPAT) is projected to be in the range of $21.0 million to $21.5 million, an increase of approximately 2% over the prior year ($20.8 million). The balance sheet for the Group remains strong and stock levels continue to be well controlled contributing to improved gross margin for the half. A full announcement with six months financial statements including dividend declaration will be released to the market on 28 March 2024. Chris Kinraid
Group CEO
Trading Update and Profit Forecast The Company advises that unaudited total Group sales for the six-month period ended 1 February 2024 were $223.0 million, compared to $223.3 million in the prior corresponding period. Group unaudited net profit after tax (NPAT) is projected to be in the range of $21.0 million to $21.5 million, an increase of approximately 2% over the prior year ($20.8 million). The balance sheet for the Group remains strong and stock levels continue to be well controlled contributing to improved gross margin for the half. A full announcement with six months financial statements including dividend declaration will be released to the market on 28 March 2024. Chris Kinraid
Group CEO
yeah, don't know what all the fuss was about, so looking forward to probably another 24c div at over 8% yld. might have to top up more before the heard wakes up
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